ben dafydd gillard on Nostr: McCain are following Watties out and closing one of their local vege processing ...
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2026-03-24 03:58:03 UTCEvent JSON
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"content": "McCain are following Watties out and closing one of their local vege processing plants, in Hastings. Bad news for workers and for growers and probably for everyone. \n\nTheir statement says that they will \"transition to sourcing vegetable products through trusted supply partners within our broader network.\" which i assume is neolibspeak for \"cheaper overseas stuff\"\n\nhttps://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/590484/mccain-to-close-hastings-vegetable-processing-plant-by-january-2027",
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